Volunteers needed for blind reviews - Page 4

shilala · 06-09-2010, 02:08 PM

Cool idea, Todd. I just posted so I could follow the thread.
I'm excited to see how it plays out. I know you'd trick me, but I like to think I'm pretty good at picking out "what's what." I wouldn't want to go blind and spoil my overestimation of my talents.

RevSmoke · 06-09-2010, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by fissure

Thanks Todd

Looking forward to smoking some sticks that you enjoy

I am curious to see what others think of things I like.

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Originally Posted by shilala

Cool idea, Todd. I just posted so I could follow the thread.
I'm excited to see how it plays out. I know you'd trick me, but I like to think I'm pretty good at picking out "what's what." I wouldn't want to go blind and spoil my overestimation of my talents.

This isn't to trick anybody.

Actually, if there is any goal in this, it is to get people to smoke cigars without any presuppositions. Too often, knowing the cigar, we smoke them with preconceived notions of what we'll be getting out of it - what flavors will be present, it will smoke, strong or mild, big or small nic hit, etc...

This is an opportunity for some people to sit down with some smokes and rally taste them.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

RevSmoke · 06-11-2010, 08:34 AM

Looks like these should all be arriving either today or tomorrow.

Let me know when you receive them.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Salvelinus · 06-11-2010, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Too often, knowing the cigar, we smoke them with preconceived notions of what we'll be getting out of it - what flavors will be present, it will smoke, strong or mild, big or small nic hit, etc...

This seems to be a very true statement, with myself included. A friend recently brought me back a stick that I figured would be a dud based on band (they were trying to rip off cohiba) and price. Turns out it was a great little stick, and one I would never have picked up due to preconceived notions.

Looking forward to keeping tabs on this thread. Good luck reviewers.

RevSmoke · 06-11-2010, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Sticks are on the way to our reviews.

Steve #0309 0330 0000 7090 3962 Delivered, June 11, 2010, 126 pm, GRAND BLANC, MI 48439

Kirk #0309 0330 0000 7090 3993 Out for Delivery or Available at PO Box, June 11, 2010, 9:14 am, PHOENIX, AZ 85048

David #0309 0330 0000 7090 3979 Out for Delivery or Available at PO Box, June 11, 2010, 9:18 am, PHOENIX, AZ 85040

Peace of the Lord be with you.

I am excited about this. Hopefully someone will have a cigar tonight!

RevSmoke · 06-11-2010, 05:11 PM

If one of you wants to post a pick of your cigars when they arrive - that's cool. Of course, you could all post a pick of your "5" cigars to review.

fissure · 06-11-2010, 08:22 PM

Got mine today. Of course with inmate math 2+3 does not equal 5, it equals 6

Big_Ern · 06-11-2010, 08:58 PM

can't wait to read the reviews

RevSmoke · 06-11-2010, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by fissure

Got mine today. Of course with inmate math 2+3 does not equal 5, it equals 6

Just remember to smoke them in order.

RevSmoke · 06-12-2010, 04:54 PM

So, did everybody get their smokes yet?

Peace of the Lord be with you.

dyieldin · 06-12-2010, 10:54 PM

Mine are here. Quite toasty warm when I got them, AZ sun ya know. I hope to rest them at least a few days before I start in. #5 looks to have some wrapper damage so I will leave it in the bag until ready to enjoy it.

RevSmoke · 06-13-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dyieldin

Mine are here. Quite toasty warm when I got them, AZ sun ya know. I hope to rest them at least a few days before I start in. #5 looks to have some wrapper damage so I will leave it in the bag until ready to enjoy it.

Wrapper damage? That isn't good. There wasn't any when I put it in the baggie. Let me know if it is unsmokable, I'll replace it if necessary.

Peace of the Lord be wih you.

dyieldin · 06-13-2010, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

Wrapper damage? That isn't good. There wasn't any when I put it in the baggie. Let me know if it is unsmokable, I'll replace it if necessary.

Peace of the Lord be wih you.

Well, it appears a part of the wrapper just flaked off, most likely due to jostling in shipping. I think it will be O.K. Do you think I should make it my first one? That way if I can not truly give it a fair review you can send another.

RevSmoke · 06-14-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by dyieldin

Well, it appears a part of the wrapper just flaked off, most likely due to jostling in shipping. I think it will be O.K. Do you think I should make it my first one? That way if I can not truly give it a fair review you can send another.

If you think it will be OK, then we're good. Hey part of the review could be how the wrapper is rather fragile. Let it wait till it's time. It is probably smokable.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

dyieldin · 06-14-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

If you think it will be OK, then we're good. Hey part of the review could be how the wrapper is rather fragile. Let it wait till it's time. It is probably smokable.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Will do. Good point on the wrapper as part of the review.

kgoings · 06-16-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

So, did everybody get their smokes yet?

Peace of the Lord be with you.

Got them

I will smoke #1 on Monday

RevSmoke · 06-19-2010, 03:38 PM

I am excited. I have one review for the first cigar - from Fissure. So, as soon as I get the others, I can post them and tell everybody what they were smoking first.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

kgoings · 06-22-2010, 09:06 PM

Is the first cigar ready to be revealed??

RevSmoke · 06-22-2010, 09:42 PM

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Is the first cigar ready to be revealed??

Nope, still waiting on one reviewer.

Peace of the Lord be wih you.

dyieldin · 06-22-2010, 11:22 PM

I did mine on Sunday but life happens and did not get to type it up. Doing it now.

06-09-2010, 02:08 PM	#61
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews Cool idea, Todd. I just posted so I could follow the thread. I'm excited to see how it plays out. I know you'd trick me, but I like to think I'm pretty good at picking out "what's what." I wouldn't want to go blind and spoil my overestimation of my talents. __________________

06-11-2010, 08:34 AM	#63
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews Looks like these should all be arriving either today or tomorrow. Let me know when you receive them. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

06-11-2010, 05:11 PM	#66
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews If one of you wants to post a pick of your cigars when they arrive - that's cool. Of course, you could all post a pick of your "5" cigars to review. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

06-11-2010, 08:22 PM	#67
fissure DHC Black Ops Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Steve Location: Grand Blanc, Mi Posts: 1,184 Trading: (48)	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews Got mine today. Of course with inmate math 2+3 does not equal 5, it equals 6

06-11-2010, 08:58 PM	#68
Big_Ern Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Ernie Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 158 Trading: (1)	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews can't wait to read the reviews

06-12-2010, 04:54 PM	#70
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews So, did everybody get their smokes yet? Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

06-12-2010, 10:54 PM	#71
dyieldin Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Dave Location: S. Phoenix AZ Posts: 235 Trading: (0)	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews Mine are here. Quite toasty warm when I got them, AZ sun ya know. I hope to rest them at least a few days before I start in. #5 looks to have some wrapper damage so I will leave it in the bag until ready to enjoy it.

06-19-2010, 03:38 PM	#77
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews I am excited. I have one review for the first cigar - from Fissure. So, as soon as I get the others, I can post them and tell everybody what they were smoking first. Peace of the Lord be with you. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

06-22-2010, 09:06 PM	#78
kgoings Cigarologist Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kirk Location: Highlands Ranch, Co Posts: 1,979 Trading: (42)	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews Is the first cigar ready to be revealed?? __________________ Your silly little opinion has been noted!

06-22-2010, 11:22 PM	#80
dyieldin Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Dave Location: S. Phoenix AZ Posts: 235 Trading: (0)	Re: Volunteers needed for blind reviews I did mine on Sunday but life happens and did not get to type it up. Doing it now.